Bitcoin News

Bitcoin (BTC) was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the world's first successful cryptocurrency, solving the double-spending problem that had plagued previous digital cash experiments. Operating on a decentralized proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, with its monetary policy enforced through cryptographic consensus rather than central authority.

The Bitcoin network is maintained by miners who secure transactions and earn newly minted bitcoin, while a global ecosystem of traders, institutional investors, developers, and businesses continues expanding its adoption. From El Salvador's legal tender status to corporate treasury adoption by companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, Bitcoin has evolved from a cryptographic experiment into a recognized store of value and inflation hedge.

At CoinDesk, we deliver breaking Bitcoin news and in-depth analysis covering everything from price movements and institutional adoption to technological developments and regulatory shifts. Our team tracks Bitcoin ETF launches, mining industry changes, Lightning Network growth, and the ongoing debates shaping cryptocurrency's future.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.


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Bitcoin Erases 75% of October Price Rally as S&P 500 Hits Record Highs

Bitcoin is looking south after erasing three-quarters of the price rally seen in October. The bearish mood comes as the U.S. equities market is soaring in the opposite direction.

Yazan Omkar Godbole20 Kas 2019

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Can the Bitcoin Network Scale?

You want to spend bitcoin in your daily purchases. But what would that look like in a world where services like Visa and Mastercard still dominate?

Yazan Eli Tan, Noelle Acheson, John Biggs, Hoa Nguyen23 Şub 2018

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Understanding Bitcoin Price Charts

Whether you already own bitcoin or plan to get some, you’ll want to know how much they’re worth.

Yazan Christoph Cronimund1 Haz 2014

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How Do Bitcoin Transactions Work?

Bitcoin transactions are sent from and to electronic bitcoin wallets, and are digitally signed for security.

Yazan Noelle Acheson, John Biggs, Hoa Nguyen20 Ağu 2013

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How to Store Your Bitcoin

Bitcoin wallets store the private keys that you need to access a bitcoin address and spend your funds. But which kind suits you best?

Yazan Noelle Acheson, Hoa Nguyen, John Biggs20 Ağu 2013

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Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto?

No one knows who Satoshi Nakamoto really was, but we do know he was the inventor of Bitcoin, ushering in the age of cryptocurrency.

Yazan CoinDesk20 Ağu 2013

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